Energy Director Suggest Nuclear Energy is Instrument to Southwest Virginia’s Future dProgress
Glenn Davis, director of the Virginia Department of Energy, was the keynote speaker at Friday’s annual dinner sponsored by the Scott County Chamber of Commerce. Davis used his time during the event to discuss the possibility of nuclear power in Southwest Virginia. Beginning at 5:30 p.m. with a social hour and entertainment provided by Tyler Hughes and Todd Meade, the […]
Chamber Honoree
At Friday’s annual dinner of the Scott County Chamber of Commerce, the late Allan ‘Cotton’ Roberts was posthumously honored for his efforts in helping to revitalize downtown Gate City with the 2024 Fannon-Fuller Distinguished Service Award. Chamber President Roger Fraysier presents the award to his widow, Vikki Roberts, during the event.
Congress Must Demonstrate What It Takes To Succeed
Life is fragile and doesn’t last very long, so we should try to enjoy every day. Be good to yourself and be good to other people. Treat people the way you would like to be treated. Speak to people in a manner that you would like for them to speak to you. Treat motorists on the highway the way you […]
Governor Hosts SWVA Roundtable at U.Va.-Wise
Last Wednesday, Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin hosted a roundtable discussion on spurring economic growth in Southwest Virginia at the University of Virginia’s College at Wise (U.Va.- Wise). The listening session was one of several visits Youngkin made Wednesday to the region to hear from community leaders on a broad range of key economic, health and workforce issues. “Today was a […]
Daily Walk
Have Faith Faith is the answer to every doubt, every fear and every question. Faith assures you that you can and you will! Hope all you who read Daily Walk are blessed and uplifted by it. This poem is dedicated to everyone. Have a great and safe Easter.
Watch Out for Slow- Moving Farm Equipment on Roadways This Spring
As Virginia farmers plant their crops this spring, motorists should keep an eye out for slow- moving farm equipment on public roads—it could save a life. Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting industry workers experienced one of the highest fatality rates at 20 deaths per 100,000 full-time workers in 2021. Transportation incidents, which include tractor overturns and roadway crashes, were the […]
